Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes Stacey Diffin-Lafleur, a skilled and talented marketing and communications specialist, to the 50 Women Over 50 podcast.
This is a special episode because Sherrilynne’s guest is her ‘big’ sister Stacey Diffin-Lafleur, a woman who’s been a profound influence in our host’s life as she observed Stacey stepping into each new phase of life. Sherrilynne first learned about fashion, make up and music (especially David Bowie) from her sister. She modelled how to have a successful marriage. And she demonstrated her unique way of balancing a career and family.
Perhaps not so coincidently, Stacey and Sherrilynne have taken similar career paths. Stacey is an award-winning social and digital marketing pioneer and a talented writer and editor. She’s lived her whole life in Ottawa, raising her sons here and building lifelong friendships that she holds dear through each decade.
Stacey says, “I have a lot of opinions and I share them quite freely! I get involved in a lot of stuff.” And she shares this energy in this interview.
Stacey Diffin-Lafleur
With more than two decades of advanced marketing experience, and as an award-winning social and digital media pioneer, Stacey is a recognized professional marketing communications leader. Her career has traversed public, private and third sector organizations including major IT and telecommunications companies, international not for profits and federal government organizations, among others.
She lives in Ottawa with her husband and when not at work or at a music festival, you’ll find her poolside with her three granddaughters.
- Stacey Diffin-Lafleur
- Painkiller
- Severn Avenue School
- Kraft Dinner
- Manotick Food Cupboard
- Dry Shampoo
About the 50 Women Over 50 Podcast:
Sherrilynne Starkie started this show as a creative project with the goal of interviewing 50 women past their 50th birthday to learn how they see the world, what lessons they’ve learned and what advice they have for us all. She’s been blogging and podcasting for 18+ years as part of a successful marketing and communications career and loves learning from all the women she interviews. Subscribe to 50 Women Over 50 wherever you get your podcasts and please share it with your friends. Get each weekly episode dropped into your inbox by subscribing here. If you’d like to be one of the 50 Women over 50 featured on this podcast apply by clicking here.
Thank you for listening Wendy.
What lucky granddaughters to have such inspiration! Thanks for the wide-ranging interview Sherrilynne. Barked with laughter in a few spots, reflected in others. I’ve admired Stacey’s bold and authentic approach to living and working for more than 30 years and it was lovely to hear it highlighted.
I’m very proud to have you among my listeners Rosemary. Thank you.
A thoughtful and illuminating chat about the lives and careers of women, building a compelling case for more women in leadership positions. I’ve known Stacey for 30 years and she never fails to surprise me with her often unique perspectives on learning, growing and being happy. Thank you!